Theory of Games and Economic Behavior by John Von Neumann
This book is a groundbreaking work that applies mathematical methods to the study of economic behavior. It introduces the theory of games, a mathematical framework for analyzing conflict and cooperation between intelligent rational decision-makers, and its implications for economic behavior. The book covers topics such as zero-sum games, utility theory, and the minimax theorem, and it has had a profound impact on economics, political science, and other social sciences.
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